Professor Goose Debunks the Three Little Pigs by Paulette Bourgeois and Alex G. Griffiths
CBC Books | Posted: April 9, 2024 3:24 PM | Last Updated: April 10
The second picture book in a fractured fairy tale series for ages 3 to 7.
Mother Goose's fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it's time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of The Three Little Pigs, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Did you know that pigs run in a zigzag pattern? And that there's no way a wolf's breath would be strong enough to blow down anything, even if he has his whole pack with him? And that hay bales are strong enough to resist most up, down and sideways forces? Sounds like the perfect material for building a house! . . . Or, not. But not to worry — Professor Goose is armed with helpful hints on how to make a structure strong enough to withstand hurricane forces!
Jammed with jokes and hilarious illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose's new, carefully researched fairy tale ending as well as her favorite facts about coding! (From Tundra Books)
Jammed with jokes and hilarious illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose's new, carefully researched fairy tale ending as well as her favorite facts about coding! (From Tundra Books)
Paulette Bourgeois is best known for creating Franklin the Turtle, the character who appears in the bestselling picture books illustrated by Brenda Clark. She is also the author of other children's books for children including Oma's Quilt, and more than two dozen nonfiction science books. The Winnipeg-born, Toronto-based author is a member of the Order of Canada.
Alex Griffiths is a children's book illustrator originally from London, U.K., now living in Canada.